The association of total cholesterol with processing speed is moderated by age in mid- to late-age healthy adults
Objectives: To investigate the nature of the association of normal levels of total cholesterol with cognitive function and the contribution of age to this association. Methods: A sample of 61 senior executives, who were summoned for […]
Returning Adolescents to Driving after Sports-Related Concussions: What Influences Physician Decision-Making
Objective: To determine which data collected on an initial patient clinic visit for a sports-related concussion (SRC) might influence physicians to clear an adolescent to return to drive (RTD) after injury. Study design: Retrospective cohort study […]
A pilot evaluation of a computer-based psychometric test battery designed to detect impairment in patients with cirrhosis
Background: Psychometric testing is used to identify patients with cirrhosis who have developed hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Most batteries consist of a series of paper-and-pencil tests, which are cumbersome for most clinicians. A modern, easy-to-use, computer-based battery […]
Comparison of cognitive functioning as measured by the Ruff Figural Fluency Test and the CogState computerized battery within the LifeLines Cohort Study
Background: The Ruff Figural Fluency Test (RFFT; a pencil and paper test) and the CogState (a computerized cognitive test battery) are well-validated and suitable tests to evaluate cognitive functioning in large observational studies at the population […]
Preliminary evidence concerning the pattern and magnitude of cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder using cogstate measures
Background: Cognitive deficits are common in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD), and are associated with treatment non-responsiveness and poorer functional outcomes. Characterization of the nature and magnitude of deficits in this population has been limited […]
